Subject
Grade
Curricular Competency
Assess the credibility of multiple sources and the adequacy of evidence used to justify conclusions (evidence)
Elaboration
- Sample activities:
- Compare the advantages and disadvantages of specific types of sources for specific purposes (e.g., primary and secondary sources; print, video, electronic, graphic sources; artifacts).
- Compare information-gathering methodologies (e.g., primary research using surveys, archeological excavation, interviews; research using secondary sources; testing of hypotheses).
- Apply criteria to evaluate information and information sources (e.g., assess bias, reliability, authorship, currency, audience; confirm value using multiple sources).
- Key questions:
- What can we learn from ancient civilizations based on the artifacts we have found?
- How do artifacts and monuments reflect the surrounding geography?
keywords
Assess the credibility of multiple sources and the adequacy of evidence used to justify conclusions